Costco French Lunch from Costco at Sand City, California by Ruth Paget

Costco French Lunch from Costco at Sand City (Monterey) by Ruth Paget 

My family ate a terrific French lunch today with products we bought at Costco in Sand City (near Monterey), California. 

Our fall lunch included the following (prices quoted as of November 7, 2026): 

-French onion soup (6 soups per container) - $11.99 

-Quiche Lorraine (12 portions) - $23.48

-Frozen Toblerone Cake - $18.99 

The deli department at Costco sells that I consider a bistro meal out that I can eat at home. I love having enough quiche Lorraine for a second meal. 

These Costco products help keep French culture alive for our family. 

Bon Appétit! 

By Ruth Paget 

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French armchair travel and culture games

-writer of 2100+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Holiday Lemon Cypress Trees on Sale at Costco in Sand City, California reposted by Ruth Paget

3-foot Holiday Lemon Cypress Trees are on sale at Costco in Sand City, California.

The price listed for them online is $37.99.

These trees are cute.  You can decorate them with lightweight items like cloth snowflakes.

I have posted a photo of lemon cypress trees from Home Depot at the link below:

https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Online-Orchards-1-Gal-Lemon-Cypress-Tree-with-Citrusy-Aroma-and-Golden-Evergreen-Foliage-2-Pack-EGCY001/322302939?g_store=&source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&fp=ggl&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D28O-028_008_LIVE_GOODS-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-PMAXONECLICK__JCTRL_PMAXTEST&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D28O-028_008_LIVE_GOODS-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-PMAXONECLICK__JCTRL_PMAXTEST-20415198398--&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20278986396&gbraid=0AAAAADq61UeSWaKA8AFtI3Al5C_zOuCgN&gclid=CjwKCAiAtbvXBhB_EiwAjwv9JpwQ1Vq4VPnO4qd7GJn-F4m1jiHLtU3iVvPC2iHIGGHmTT1OPiLvwBoC4hMQAvD_BwE

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French armchair travel and culture games

-writer of 2100+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory blogs

Eat Well, Cook Little with Mark Bittman today $1.99 on Kindle reposted by Ruth Paget

The Minimalist Cooks at Home by Mark Bittman is $1.99 today (November 7, 2026) on Amazon Kindle.

Fewer ingredients and easier to understand directions are featured in The Minimalist Cooks at Home (256 pages).

For more information, check out the book’s Amazon page below:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSXN25M8?lv=shuf&_bbid=370576228&nodl=1&tag=core_cohort_a_email-20&dplnkId=a6127908-9416-4bf0-ad65-295336b52aff&channelId=1&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Bon Appetit!

By Ruth Psget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2100 Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Monterey Bay Half Marathon is Sold Out reposted by Ruth Paget

The Monterey Bay Half Marathon this weekend is sold out - November 7 - 8, 1016.

I will watch for content coverage on TikTok.

This is great news for the local economy.

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Missionn, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture blogs

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Family STEM Day at MPC is November 7, 2026 in Monterey, California reposted by Ruth Paget

Monterey Peninsula College is hosting a free, family STEM Day today - November 7, 2026 - in Monterey, California according to the Monterey County Weekly.

This event is free, but requires signing up for tickets.

Event information follows from MPC:

https://mpc.edu/news/press-releases/family-stem-day-2026.html?utm_source=Monterey+County+Weekly+Newsletter&utm_campaign=bd109edb88-MONTEREYCOUNTYNOW_20260109_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_73ff5a7fa1-bd109edb88-424991269

Have fun!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soyp with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Cuvilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Steinbeck House on November 7, 2026 in Salinas, California reposted by Ruth Paget

There will be a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Steinbeck House in Salinas, California on November 7, 2026.

Details about this event follow from the Monterey County Weekly Online Community Calendar:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/pancake-breakfast-fundraiser-holiday-open-house-/20368966/2026-11-07T08

Have fun!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Srcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Flavors of Brittany France reposted by Ruth Paget

There are lots of great events happening tonight, November 6, around food, art, and literature that you can read about on the Monterey County Weekly’s Online Community Calendar.

One of my favorite spots in Monterey is holding a Flavors of Brittany guided culinary experience - Crepes of Brittany.

I have posted a link to this event for more information from the Weekly:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/-a-culinary-evening-in-brittany-at-crepes-of-brittany/20229188/2026-11-06T18

I put together an online exhibit about the crepes my family makes at home for Fat Tuesday - Mardi Grad with a recipe and video.

Bon Appetit!

Reposted by Ruth Pagetc

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games